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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1899

Page

5

Appraisers named for city work in Topeka

Mayor Drew appoints Thirteenth street between Buchanan and Lane, James Tiliett, Fred Miller, and James McCartney as approathers. Appointments confined. Asphalt sidewalks proposed from Indian Territory at reasonable cost with estimates on application. Topeka Rooting Co. 111 West Sixth Street, grocers Whitteisey potato sale notes.

Drew Thirteenth Street Buchanan Lane Indian ‘Territory Topeka Rooting Co West Bixth Street Tobe

Topeka Council Hears Protest Over Dead-Tissue Plant

A weeklong dispute about euthanizing and disposing of dead animals led Topeka officials to award George Hapgood a three year contract to dispose of carcasses. Residents north of the city oppose a proposed grease and tallow plant near Boldter Creek, warning of health risk and creek contamination, prompting a health committee referral.

Ogu & Constauk George Hi. Mapgood Topeka North Topeka A. L. Brooke George H. Hapgood Betts Blossom

Plans Approved for Branner School Building

At the adjourned school board meeting last night plans by J C Holland Co were approved for Branner school. The building will feature nine rooms a 47 by 82 foot assembly hall and a manual training room with a central heating and ventilation system. Bids for erection will be opened next meeting and the board may hire a district music teacher for all schools.

J.C. Holland & Co Branner School neResa Veneas Nembly Altstiet 7 Wil

Local notices from North Tuper column items

A montage of town updates lists residents traveling, visits, illnesses, and local happenings. Mentions Bert Howler visiting Chicara, Mark Putnam returning from Omaha, Mrs. Skinner ill in Shorey, Miss Staples visiting near Meriden, Mr. Gillespie's western trip, and many other short notices. Also notes church meeting, school and farm movements, births, injuries, and a straw ride gathering with many named participants.

Kimball Printing Company Bis Kansas Avenue Bert Howler Mark Putnam Omaha J. H. Skinner Shorey Jacob Kull Soldier Township Atlas Minnie Hunting T. Hathaway Denver D. J. Mathaway Jackson Street Mise Reta Huberts Clay Center The Christian Church Harriet Staples Meriden C. 5 Gillespie Maude Myers Anna Rosarivie Thomas Page Abby Porter Wdith Stock Coe

Music fills Throop hotel as Amphian orchestra performs

In a hotel office crowd gathers for a concert aimed at Mr Wells of Kan ty. The Amphian orchestra performs under Mr Nelle with notable pieces including Toe Rete a Kchoohnah. A future Marshall's band concert is planned for Garfeld in the afternoon.

Mr. Wells Throop Ampihian Wi W. Wells Kan_ ty Ciy Mr. Nelle Gieces Marshall Garfeld

Ottawa Chautauqua Ticket Sale to Forest Park Route

Missouri Pacific offers round trip tickets to Ottawa with a July 15 return from 68th street and Forest Park. Fare is a single rate for the round trip. Limited for return to duty, trains connect from Topeka and Staves, landing travelers at Forest Park.

Ottawa Missouri Pacific Topeka Forest Park

Flour Mill Burned in Mount Verson Fire

Mount Verson Indiana July 18 The Peerless Nour mill was destroyed by fire today. The loss stands at 100000 with full insurance. The property belongs to the Whitemar Milling company of Hawksville Kentucky.

Mount Verson Ind Waarmee Milling Company of &T Jot

Topeka Society Circus plans outlined at meeting

A Topeka Commercial Club discussion detailed site layout seating for a proposed Society Circus at the amphitheater area near the old stock stand. Attendees included Dean Low, M D Henderson, Charles Samson and others who debate timing, attractions, and a fund-raising plan to cover construction costs and a possible September performance.

Societe Circus Low Etook Ave Alchien M.D Henderson Samson B Robey Dean Low Mentietlens Ubis Gmphitheater Btrince Cheat Sig Dian Low Walt A Nore WB. Robey Hobey Thoreday Henderson Dean Lowr Chas. Samson M. Weightman SL D. Henderson Detin Low Welch Topeka Commercial Club Kansas Topeka dudHorium Bald

Local social notes from Kansas City visitors and visits

Miss Isidore Mertsheimer travels from Kansas City to visit Miss Mar saint and Grace Weiss. Many residents plan visits and trips to Hiawatha Ottawa Hutchinson and Lawrence. Mrs. Belle Hull Small hosts Mina Bousington. Abbie Ware returns from the east. others depart for Decatur Mulberry and Omaha area.

Isidore Mertsheimer Kansas City Marsaint Grace Weiss Matthew Macterran Bir Léschier Great Falls Montana Lucile Mutvene John Harrison John Nicholson Hiawatha Nemaha River Belle Hull Small Albuquerque Mina Bousington Monroe Street Mary Thompson Pred Bonebrake Oxure City Abbie Ware Vassar College M. A. Sedewick John R. Mulvane Decatur Frank Cope Sliver Lake D. E. Merwin W. Bberiy C.D. Purdon and Son Mulberry Ark le Tex Charles Bourne Newton Bourne James Sproat Merrill Springs Herbert Armstrong Lawrence Roberts George W. Parkhurst J. W. Hardt Chicago Ir. Hardy

Social notes from Topeka and nearby towns

Kansans and visitors arrive and depart across Topeka area. Mrs George Ash ton hosts Norma and Mabel Wheeler from Kansas City. Rev N J Adams of Hunterprice visits his mother in Topeka. many locals and guests plan gatherings, trips to Ottawa Leavenworth Pueblo and Denver, and summer visits with relatives as assorted families travel and socialize.

Norma Mabel Wheeler Kansas City George P. Ashton Topeka Avenue George Esterney Lawrence H. M. Hadley O. F. Sautyer Clay Center N. J. Adams Hnterprice M. Ms Adrian Sherman Phil Clark Dailey Filmore Street Mianes Mabel and Vida Wood Misa Huxabeth Cole Edith Guiber Paul Roehr Charles Howard Packer JH. Benton Paxico J. C. Packer Topeks Maud McMahon Ottawe UC Waldemar von Dahlen Dwight Edith Moore Misa Blanch Stewart Beulah Lee Little Johnson Bertha White Jian Wallace Strickier Chindwick Ollawe Lon Redenbaugh Mire M. PF S.J. Hodgins James Burgess Colorado Utah Nell Shater Osage City Buss Daisy Warner Garfield Park Ella Gallery Denver Topeka Leavenworth A. E. Srth Child Fort Madteon Towa B. B. Clary Wamego Melvin Miller Jamestown N. J Stella Moore Bitdle Ross Burr Oak Kansas Winifred Kearney Tecumseh Maud Cowdrey Shunday Nettie Clough

Sewer Connection Granted For Lot 3TL Along Westers Avenue

Mrs. Dora BR. ONeill received permission to connect lot 3TL to the sewer along Wester Avenue within the sewer district area A. The notice outlines the approved connection and the district authority.

Dora BR. Oneill Wester Avenue

The Eagle Tree of Muriches Dying on Long Island

An aged oak known as the eagle tree near Muriches on Long Island is said to be dying after centuries of hosting eagle nests. The pal at this time remains uncertain. locals recall that hunters and nearby developments disturbed wildlife, with ospreys later occupying the nest. The landowner asserts the tree’s ancestral rights predate his presence and vows it shall never be cut down, per the New York Sun.

G. Chapman van Buren Street David Bowis Thos. Page Union Pacific Costley & Post P. L Heynolds Stella “Nichols S. High Thomas Planing Gaill Buss Nn High Mills Migsus Jessie Priddy Rosie Sheetx Lizsie Shellabarger Miss Shetlabarger Joe Ctesm Dike Eleanor and Zella Lukens Mary Markham Sadie Heber Winnie Hagee Pauline Lacey Eilnn Prager Sately M.D. Henderson M. Weightman Tran Law Dean Law Chas. Samson Comm Wnities Commerciel Club Soomns Hunter New York

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Mr.j. Long Oxford Hotel Frank Long Oxford Bushel Whitteisey New Branner School North Tuper Mattle Var Cleave Gist Hawes Ville, Ky Whittelsey Mercantile Co. Grocers Cari Uate Wen Society Circus Chas Sameon Phese Society Ate Mpo Mas E. J. Kane Kanaus City Kan Coley Waisine Siharegestiyes Rennie Weil Snore Peka Transfer CO Onice Te Soo House F. P. Bacon Long Island Senator Jones Betator Jaros San Francisco
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